Honda VF500 Magna (V30): review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 1984-1985

Also called: Honda Magna 500, Honda VF500C, Honda Magna V30

Model
Honda V30 Magna (VF500C) 1984-1985 (USA)
Honda V30 Magna (VF500C)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1984	USA	Name: Honda V30 Magna (VF500C) Frame: JH2PC130*EM~
1985	USA	Name: Honda V30 Magna (VF500C) Frame: JH2PC130*FM~

Honda V30 Magna (VF500C): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2200 mm / 86,6 in
	Overall width	735 mm / 28,9 in
	Overall height	1180 mm / 46,5 in
	Wheelbase	1500 mm / 59,1 in
	Ground clearance	130 mm / 5,1 in
	Seat height	760 mm / 29,9 in
	Dry weight	181 kg / 399 lbs
	Curb (wet) weight	194 kg / 428 lbs
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	37 mm air-adjustable telescopic fork, 160 mm / 6,3 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock, 110 mm / 4,3 in
	Front tire size	100/90-18 (56H)
	Rear tire size	130/90-16 (67H)
	Front brake	Single disc, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Drum
	Fuel capacity	13,5 l / 3,56 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l)
	Trail	112 mm / 4,4 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,2 l / 100 km (45 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	4-cylinders V 90°
	Bore & Stroke	60,0 x 44,0 mm
	Displacement	498 cm³ (30,4 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	62,0 hp (45,6 kW) / 11000 rpm – from official Shop Manual 64,0 hp (47,1 kW) – from advertising brochures
	Max. torque	41,0 Nm (4,1 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,9 sec.
	Top speed	196 km/h (122 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 4x Keihin CV 32 mm
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
	Transmission	5-speed with overdrive
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	2.057
	Final reduction	2.933
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI (overdrive)	3.308 2.167 1.667 1.375 1.154 1.000
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Fully transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator 280W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-12Ah